Does this sound familiar--You plan a fantastic event. You know you got all the details just right. You work hard to get the word out. And then when the event happens - only a handful of people show up.

Hard-earned months of academic progress can slip through our fingers over the summer.In one quick blur of screen-time and late bedtimes, kids can return to school in September far behind where they were when they left in June.

We know this time of year ensuring ALL students stay on top of curriculum is a priority. Last month, we shared 3 stealable ideas showing you how to weave curriculum into fun events families like to participate in.

As many of us at Family Friendly Schools are former educators ourselves, we know that teaching is hard work. Planning extra events or curriculum nights for families is proven to work in engaging families, but it’s tough to find time to plan events that are “outside the box” or different.